Chris Schmid
Seasoned CEO and strategic operator with 20+ years of global leadership experience driving turnarounds, scale-ups, M&A integration, and strategic pivots across finance, fintech, and regulated industries. Proven ability to step into critical leadership roles at inflection points — building structure, accelerating revenue, and positioning companies for growth, investment, or exit. Extensive experience collaborating with boards, investors, and private equity sponsors across EMEA, APAC, and North America.
Jurisdiction
Bermuda | The Bahamas | Switzerland | Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | British Indian Ocean Territory | Cayman Islands | Maldives | Mauritius | Saint-Barthelemy | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Saint Lucia | Seychelles | Turks and Caicos Islands | Virgin Islands (British)
Experience
• Stepped into leadership roles during growth and transition phases to restructure, scale, or reposition operations. • Defined strategic vision, executed operational transformation, and implemented growth acceleration plans. • Oversaw full P&L and capital allocation strategies across multi-market ventures. • Drove M&A advisory and post-merger integration to support rapid scaling. • Strengthened governance, compliance, and investor reporting frameworks across jurisdictions. • Drove rapid impact and smooth leadership handover.
• Founded and scaled digital advisory platforms supporting investment and operational strategy. • Advised on capital formation, commercialization strategies, and go-to-market execution. • Designed and implemented technology-enabled solutions improving operational agility and compliance. • Acted as strategic advisor to founders, boards, and investors on growth and value creation strategies.